Meridian line dream of Sally Ann in a long-ago rural tale
In a 19th century setting Sally Ann and Mary Louisa Walker, dressed in calico and pantalets, explore geography and legend. Sally Ann seeks a real meridian line, treks through mud to a swamp, endures danger and scolding, then returns home to a humbled, healing welcome from her mother and family.
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Sally Ann
Mary Louisa Walker
Mary Louisa
Miss Potter
Cain
Mae
Mary Luisa
Ly Ann
Jany Stebbins
Immediel
Susan
Jany
Pay Louisa
Ain
Chilal
Orang
Finning
Martha
Jim Payne
Beau
Deny
Columbus
Sally Ann Shudde
Louisandra
Julia Pratt
Mr. Parker
Sally- Ann
Mrs. Parker
Potter
Ally Ann
How A Man Made Bread By Edward Atkinson
Edward Atkinson explains home bread making by kneading with a mechanical kneader and controlled heat. He details the bread raising process in a humid bread raiser, optimal oven temperatures, and the advantages of slow, steady cooking for crust and crumb. He cites dairy, rye, graham, and blended flours as varieties achievable at home with minimal effort.
Shirley Dare Answers Facial Blemishes and Snoring Queries
Shirley Dare addresses readers on skin discolouration caused by liver congestion, stressing rest and family help for a tired mother with five children. Advice includes cider-based tonics, hot cider washes, and kitchen remedies. snoring is linked to airway thickening and diet, with nasal rinses and night-time care recommended.
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Shirley Dare
Dora
Edith
Bella
Ailmann
Hebra
Large-Eyed Violinist in Left-Handed Performance Fashion
In New York feb twenty six fashion notes exalt the season’s ornate gowns. A pale green pompadour satin frock worn by a large eyed girl who plays the violin left handed captivates with wreaths of roses and gold knot trim.
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York
Bermuda
Nassau
Aigrette
Bea
Goku
Free public gymnasiums for working women
Dr Sargent advocates free physical instruction for working women and girls in Boston. A class of 20 to 30 workers trains weekly at the Sargent Sanitary gymnasium with Miss Jennie Blanche Wilson directing and Miss F C McMartin assisting. He argues health supports reform and cites 160000 women using Charlesbank gym in six months.
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Sargent
Gione
Sargent Sanitary
Cambridge
Dudley A. Sargent
Tue Goose
Dr. Sargent
Lowell
Lawrence
Lynn
Fall River
Hemenway Gymnasium
Boston
Exercians
Jennie Blanche Wilson
F. C. McMartin
Wilson
Mary E. Bass
North End
Sano Corpore
Charlesbank
Jong
Redfern shows novel spring cloaks and millinery styles
Redfern's Spring New York unveils a new cloak with a semi fitting back and Watteau plaits, plus a Figaro jacket adjunct to the princesse gown. Sleeves fade from spring jackets as florid millinery flourishes with daisies cowslips and violets anticipated.
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New York
Forming a Woman's Club Advice by the President
Advice for female led clubs notes that women predominate in membership and leadership. It stresses brief constitutions, adaptable by laws, responsible officers, prompt meetings, clear agendas, and orderly conduct. The president must maintain decorum, ensure equal privileges, and manage guest relations.
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OMEN
Clu
Peesie Te Aipad
Bread price from flour costs two and a half cents per pound
Edward Atkinson explains that flour costing 6.50 per barrel yields bread at two and a half cents per pound after adding 75 cents for galt yeast cakes and oil. He invites readers to compare with shop prices.
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Edward Atkinson
Opportunities and Costs for Women Working in New York
Helen Watterson answers letters from young women seeking work in New York, weighing earnings versus living costs. She notes high salaries but steep board and dress expenses, estimating an annual saving of about 180 dollars on a 1000-dollar income and highlighting keen competition and uncertain job prospects.
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New York City
New York
York
Bryetewth
Elen Watterson
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General Federation of Women’s Clubs
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Helen Watterson
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